Registered Nurse
Current- Provide nursing care for patients from newborn to 18-years-old including obtaining vitals, measurements, health history; administering medications, treatments, procedures, immunizations, education and emergency care as appropriate- Administer immunizations utilizing developmental and age appropriate positioning practices to ensure safety of nurse, patient and family member or caregiver- Provide clinical telephone triage to patients and families by gathering information, evaluating, assessing and advising on appropriate home care and when to seek office or emergency care- Communicate, empathize and educate parents on daily and emergency care- Skilled in submitting and following-up on prior authorizations- Synagis Coordinator responsible for identifying and confirming patient’s eligibility, submitting referral documentation,coordinating re-considerations with insurance in case of denial and educating families on use, benefits and risks ofmedication- Developed COVID-19 triage documentation and charts to educate and inform patients, family members and fellowstaff members on current and up-to-date CDC information regarding positive exposure, quarantine and isolationguidelines and testing requirements- Educate and administer COVID-19 vaccinations as part of mass vaccination clinics- Developed and organized COVID-19 Abbott ID NOW testing station and provided training to fellow staff members onappropriate use and maintenance